Sleeping

So I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I'm just wondering if there is any of you that worry about sleeping on your left side I've been trying my hardest to sleep on my left side but it gets painful after a couple of hours so I end up turning onto my right side when I'm sleeping then waking up in a worry because I've been told it's to much pressure for the baby on the right side and even worse of a worry if I wake up on my back dose anyone else worry about this

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I've heard it's advised to sleep on your side, left or right. However preferred to sleep on your left. I can't sleep on my left .. so I'm on my right. I think as long as your sleeping on your side it's fine xx

I've heard it's advised to sleep on your side, left or right. However...

Posted
10/08/2018

I've heard it's advised to sleep on your side, left or right. However preferred to sleep on your left. I can't sleep on my left .. so I'm on my right. I think as long as your sleeping on your side it's fine xx

In so much more comfortable on my right side and it's hard to find comfort during pregnancy lol x

I had pain sleeping on my sides. Consultant told me 4 weeks ago at 24 weeks that it is fine to sleep on your back once you are not completely flat e.g 2-3 pillows. I still rotate and go on my left when i count kicks etc. She also said, lying a particular way does not harm baby, it's basically for the mothers blood pressure. I haven't slept so well since. Good luck

I had my whooping cough vaccine on tuesday and haven't been able to sleep on my left for a few days because its just sore! I'm trying so hard to sleep on my side, but for a few minutes last night I just rolled on my back for a few minutes relief! So nice!

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